Ryan C is an Australian pinball industry personality and operator who co-hosted the Head2Head Pinball Podcast during its original run (2018-2020) and currently co-hosts the Final Round Pinball Podcast. He is known for providing industry analysis, organizing and directing pinball tournaments with experimental formats, and actively competing in the Victorian/Australian pinball scene. His involvement spans podcasting, tournament organization, machine operation, and competitive play.
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Ryan C experienced intercostal muscle tear during Australian Pinball Championships
Virtual pinball will overtake physical pinball within one year
Ryan C owned a Haggis Fathom pre-order and refunded money to a secondary buyer after Haggis collapsed
Metallica is the greatest Stern game ever made, primarily due to Crank It Up mode
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast, Australian-based, tournament player (finished 4th Victorian State Championships 2018), streamer
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, Episode 59; active in pinball community
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast; self-employed; prioritizes code quality and high-energy gameplay; generally dismissive of art quality as differentiator
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast; Australian; has spent significant time playing TNA
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast; discusses market dynamics and production numbers
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The pinball community should be more cautious about funding new startup manufacturers
Ryan C receives 50 to 100 customer messages per day across all communication channels
If Ryan C answered all phone calls each day, Flip N Out Pinball would be one-fourth its current size
Missing Invisiglass/Voodoo Glass components on traded-in LE games costs the distributor approximately $300 per instance
Ryan C is part of an emergency public health on-call rotation with 8 staff members and recently took extra shifts
Ryan C will occasionally offer better-than-market trade values on machines he personally wants to play
Foo Fighters is the highlight game of 2023
Ryan C was made redundant from his job in 2023
Spooky Pinball's Rick and Morty machine has recurring structural/durability issues
Foo Fighters is the highlight game of 2023 with instant fun appeal and strong emotional connection.
Rick and Morty (Spooky) had design flaws creating ongoing reliability problems, despite excellent customer service.
Stern maintains consistently high baseline quality making new releases difficult to differentiate emotionally.
Ryan C was made redundant from his previous job and is now traveling to reassess career priorities.
Ryan C tuned games to extreme brutality in his tournaments and received significant player complaints as a result.
Scooby-Doo pinball sold out before TPF
Ryan C was unable to attend TPF 2024 due to Full Fathom factory production scheduling conflict
Ryan C provided a how-to video demonstration for a manscaping kit
Mandalorian Premium has clearer ramps than Pro model due to wireform vs. clear ramp design, creating visibility blind spots on Pro
Jessie J changed her negative assessment of Godzilla to highly positive ('fucking sick') after playing at Pinfest
Cactus Canyon is priced at $17,000 AUD in Australia with unknown additional code DLC costs by Lyman and Josh
Ryan C would have purchased Cactus Canyon at $12,000-$13,000 AUD but not at $17,000 AUD
Ryan C is fatigued by complex rule sets and refuses to read rulebooks without instruction
10-15% of original competitive pinball players did not return after lockdown reopening
Brisbane Masters tournament missed IFPA cutoff by 3-4 days
Difficult games generally do not receive well in the pinball community
Head to Head Pinball still receives 300-400 downloads per week despite being off-air for approximately 18 months
Guns N' Roses is Ryan's personal game of the year for 2020 despite being indifferent to the band
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is too fast and would benefit from slower ball speed despite the third flipper
Jeff Teolis won Flip Frenzy at the Pinball Profile World Tour in Australia at 1 o'clock in the morning
Led Zeppelin has poor artwork and lacks value-add features despite favorable Australian dollar exchange rate
Guns N' Roses is my game of the year despite being indifferent to the band
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is too fast to enjoy and needs slower ball return speeds
Led Zeppelin has terrible art and a barren design compared to other 2020 releases
Head to Head A Pinball Podcast still receives 300-400 downloads per week over one year after ending
The difference between making a prototype and production line manufacturing is substantial
Jesse J is genuinely integrated into the Australian pinball community, not pretending
Rick and Morty has best call-outs of 2020 releases but poor side shots
Ryan C's pinball rental business model provides guaranteed income and lower risk compared to location-based revenue splits
Ryan C has been renting pinball machines to tournament players and community members at reduced rates during COVID-19 lockdowns with legal agreements and ID verification
A rented Getaway machine suffered complete flipper shaft break-off after three service visits in three weeks, caused by children playing
Ryan's pinball machine package will arrive in California late April and be trucked cross-country to New York arriving mid-May
The Bloodsucker Edition ($525 premium) provides 6-8 month earlier delivery compared to standard edition
Justin Roiland provides voice-over for Rick, Morty, Mr. Meeseeks, and Mr. Poopybutthole characters in the pinball game
Reveal video quality for pinball machines should prioritize showing solid mechanical stability and avoid showing wobbling or instability
Every person Ryan C asked at Pin Fest said the game was fun and they wanted one, with zero negative responses
The bar for pinball artist quality has been set very high by Jeremy Packer and Christopher Franchi
Pinball tournaments in Melbourne are growing slowly and steadily
The current state of pinball releases is very good with few duds being produced
Online connectivity via pinball machines would enable meaningful social interaction and gameplay between remote players
Brisbane Masters is on the Stern Pro Circuit and runs 10 days of tournaments leading to 3-day main event
Match Play software enables Flip Frenzy format with average game time tracking for optimization
Simpsons game is performing 'insanely well' at Sunshine Laundromat with casual players despite game design concerns
The Munsters has excellent playfield layout but lacks emotional connection in the code/rules design
Modern pinball games use identical audio/visual cues for jackpots ranging from 100,000 to 50 million points, preventing players from experiencing emotional escalation
The Beatles (Jersey Jack) uses clear audio progression that allows players to know mode difficulty without looking at the screen
Guardians of the Galaxy's animation timer bug makes it unplayable in certain multiball situations where mode timer expires during unskippable sequences
Walking Dead became a better game after code polish by adding choreography that made specific modes feel special (e.g., barn mode)
Jack Danger homebrew pinball machine is designed to prove that independent makers can design playable machines with the right tools
Multiple independent pinball machine projects are underway in Australia alone, with creators working in secret on various machines
1990s pinball games (Williams/Bally era) had better choreographic design because they ramped excitement appropriately and didn't overwhelm players with constant sound/animation
The highest-level tournament players rely more on competitive spirit and WPPR points to motivate attendance at local events rather than pure enjoyment of casual play
Haggis Pinball will NOT successfully deliver American Pinball machine by Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball Brothers bought Highway Pinball, liquidated assets, and plan Queen and Playboy releases
Godzilla is not currently relevant to modern audiences and not a strong market opportunity
Pre-ordering pinball machines is too risky; customers should avoid it
Stern Pinball is reliable for pre-orders whereas boutique manufacturers like Heighway are not
Andrew Heighway is a compulsive liar who believes his own lies
Code quality is the most critical factor in evaluating pinball machine gameplay, not art direction
Tales of the Arabian Nights is a John Popadiuk design that commands the highest amount of money among pinball machines
Ryan C's wife has stated this is his last solo pinball tour trip; future family trips would increase costs from ~$2,000 to ~$20,000
Ryan C has survived on 3-4 hours of sleep for two weeks during his North American tour
Ryan C from Head to Head Pinball Podcast congratulated Robert at 2:30 AM Saturday morning after his victory
Competing Pinball Expo events will create logistical nightmare for vendors unable to commit to both shows
Stern's focus on online content strategy (Jack Danger) reduces reliance on live show reveals for product launches
Last year Pinburgh sold out in 15 minutes
I secured my Pinburgh ticket 21 minutes after the sale started by repeatedly refreshing the page
Ryan C's TNA machine in Australia is experiencing voltage-related flipper issues requiring Spooky support
Pinball machines from the factory often require significant adjustment and setup before playing optimally
Playing pinball in person is ten times better than watching on stream
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; pinball player and collector with focus on gameplay and code analysis
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, Australian pinball operator and tournament organizer, participated in Pinburgh ticket purchase
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast episode 41
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast from Australia, competitive pinball player, recently purchased house to accommodate pinball collection, experienced intercostal muscle injury during Australian Pinball Championships, dealing with chronic back issues
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast alongside Martin. Asks specific gameplay and business questions about Beatles Pinball.
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast; recently returned from US/Canada trip; has pre-order on Iron Maiden LE
Co-host of Head-to-Head Pinball Podcast with Martin. Provides different perspective than Martin, involved in machine building/customization, tournament format innovation.
Competitive pinball player who qualified for ACS finals in 9th position after strong final round; previously a podcast guest on Final Round
Guest on episode; operator and collector based in Australia; has launched pinball rental business during pandemic; co-host of new Head to Head Pinball podcast with Jesse Jay; rents machines to competition players
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, guest on Slam Tilt episode, currently testing TNA machine in Australia
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Head2Head Pinball Podcast; guest on this episode
Pinball player/personality; guest on episode; co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; asked questions about new releases at TPF
Mentioned as co-host of Jessie J's Pinball Adventures; currently unavailable/not actively podcasting; subject of playful criticism
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; recently traveled to Indonesia (Bali); organized Kate Martin's tournament visit to Australia
Voice of Jesse Jay's Pinball Adventures; guest co-host for this episode; mentions 13 episodes of prior content
Head to Head Pinball Podcast co-host; known for tuning games to extreme brutality in tournaments; designer of five-strikes format
Owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball, pinball distributor, content creator, also works on emergency public health on-call rotation
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, skeptical of Stern Connected value proposition
Guest and former co-host of Head to Head/JessieJays podcasts; Australian player with Mandalorian and collection experience; skeptical of commodity market trends
Guest co-host from Australia; noted as host of Jesse Jay's Pinball Adventure podcast; owns Haggis Fathom order and refunded secondary sale; attended Expo; plays competitively and operates machines on location
Referenced multiple times in fake products and skits; appears to be involved with the podcast network
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; contributes to episode discussion and market insights
Contributed to Matchplay development through persistence, involved in Australian Flip Frenzy tournament growth
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Head to Head Pinball Podcast; Australian competitive player; state rep for IFPA; discusses rule fatigue, Avengers complexity, and lockdown impacts
Guest host from Head to Head Pinball podcast, Australian pinball community personality, provides industry commentary
Marty Robbins associate; commented on Pinside about Haggus creditor list; employment/profession unknown to community
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; mentioned as part of team 'ripping off' Slam Tilt format in playful segment
Community member with longstanding pet peeve about yellow apron cards; Stern addressed this feedback with black cards on TMNT
Returning guest (50th episode appearance), Australian pinball player and collector renting machines during COVID-19 lockdowns; has tournament history and new game acquisition incoming
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, early inspiration to Josh, provides congratulatory message from Australia
Collaborated with Geoff Teolas on recent Head to Head Pinball Podcast episode; now working on Jessie J project
Guest on episode, Australian, visiting with unlimited pinball budget, played Avengers and Jurassic Park
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast and Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer referenced in episode
Australian podcast listener; emailed about favorite jackpot call-outs and games available in Australia
Certified SDTM guest reviewer from outside North America (Australia/UK); playability-focused, participated in Head2Head Pinball Podcast, provides international perspective
Pinball personality interviewed via phone call by Zach; co-host of head-to-head pinball podcast; known for his long hair
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; conducted this interview with Ben Heck while guest-hosting for Martin in Toronto
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast; briefly leaves during interview and returns later
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, Australian pinball community figure, tournament organizer/mathematician
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; appears to be Australian based on content context
Melbourne-based person Rob knew during his army days in Townsville; visited from Melbourne
Competitive pinball player involved in Jeff Teolis TD controversy at provincial finals; known for maple syrup chugging feat on Jesse J's Pinball Adventure podcast years prior
Former co-host of Head to Head Pinball podcast; guest on Eclectic Gamers with significant audio sync issues during recording
Caller from Australia sending dedication via request line
Called during pin household visit with Teolis
Owner of Ryan C's Dirty Dungeon pinball venue in Melbourne; hosted Australian World Tour event with 47 participants
Australian competitive pinball player and co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast. Visited Haggis facility pre-TPF, suggested a playfield change that was implemented the next day.
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; recently made redundant from job; passionate about pinball, hiking, and content creation; frequently travels for tournaments
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; researched Supreme brand history and background; contributed speculation on Deep Root situation
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball podcast; mentioned as not attending Pinburgh; asking questions about WPPR system mechanics
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball podcast; Australian; more jaded about pre-orders; advocates avoiding pre-orders; discusses business philosophy of accountability.
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; Australian pinball community member; active in research and analysis
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; conducting interview with Keith Elwin; conducted prior IFPA research on Elwin's tournament history
Head to Head Pinball co-host; plays Star Trek premium machine supplied by Shannon
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball; traveling to Texas Pinball Festival via Las Vegas
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; tested AC/DC code update; pinball collector and analyst
Co-host/guest on Head to Head Pinball Podcast; has watched Rick and Morty series; provides detailed playfield and feature analysis; critical of reveal video quality and Spooky's pre-order timing strategy
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; participated in episode discussion and owns a Meteor machine
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; Australia-based; previously interviewed Josh before this episode; asks technical questions about Houdini design
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball; participated in Stern Battle Royale poll voting and discussion; advocate for The Walking Dead pinball.
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball; Australian pinball operator with one location, runs Flip Frenzy tournaments, plays competitively
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; plays Guardians of the Galaxy at home; soon receiving Munsters machine; comparative game design analyst
Regular co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; taking couple weeks off during this episode
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; seeded 34th in Australian Championship Series; provides industry commentary
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; sound design enthusiast; competitive pinball player; co-creator of Twerpies
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, Australian pinball operator/collector, guest on this episode discussing Mandalorian distribution and market dynamics
Co-host of 'Jessy Jay's Pinball Adventures' podcast, also co-host of Head to Head Pinball, owns Shadow pinball machine, met Jessy Jay on dating app
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast (Australia); left humorous birthday message calling Josh Sharp Day 'all hype, no substance' and referencing better 'Josh Sharp Days of the 90s.'
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast; makes guest appearance; states he has largely quit podcasting
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast, Australian pinball collector, recently won first tournament at Pixel Alley Melbourne, on North American tour
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast from Australia; visiting Jeff during/after TPF; met Robert at 2:30 AM Saturday for congratulations; known for asking guests about their pinball origin stories
Australian pinball player from Melbourne, major driving force in Victorian tournament scene, competitor in head-to-head podcasting.
Australian pinball personality, co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast, provided accommodations for Jeff Teolis's birthday visit
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; recently traveled to Vanuatu; Australian-based competitor; tournament director
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; returning to pinball coverage; provides analytical perspective on manufacturer sentiment shifts
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Australian-based distributor/operator; recently acquired Groodle puppy; traveling to UK after Italy trip; runs pinball tournament events
Show notes contributor from Australia; pinball operator and tournament organizer; runs monthly tournaments with different format experiments
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast; provides industry analysis and personal HR/workplace anecdotes; follows competitive and secondary market trends
Guest on Head2Head Pinball; 'ex' co-host returning for episode 100; played Big Lebowski extensively
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast (original run); recently transitioned from self-employment to working for a company; co-hosts Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jessie J; Australian-based pinball machine operator; extrovert
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast; unavailable for this episode; co-organizes podcast with Martin
Mentioned as present in chat/stream
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball; 'three hours of energy every Monday morning'
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast; attended Pintastic; played Houdini; discussed event format.
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast, Australian pinball player, recently returned from US
Co-host of Head to Head Pinball podcast; had microphone problems during interview
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball, appears monthly on the show, discusses pinball industry and games
Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast; appears as Easter egg character in Beatles playfield
Head2Head Pinball co-host; provided Expo observations and game feedback